Three shows this weekend!

This weekend I will be in three shows here in the Portland metro area.

Chip  8x8 pastel     at Celebration of Creativity this weekend!

Celebration of Creativity starts this evening and runs thru Sunday at Southminster Presbyterian Church in Beaverton, OR.  I have ten paintings hanging, twenty framed and unframed paintings in the bin, and lots of cards.  It is always a wonderful show.   The church becomes a big gallery.  It's not a booth type art show. This is the first time that I've been invited to participate, and I'm thrilled to be part of it!  Click here for more info.

I will also be participating in the Buckman School Art Show and Sell, at Buckman Elementary School in SE Portland (close in).  This is my fourth year being asked to participate, and it's sure to be lots of fun with lots of great arts and crafts.  This is an art focused elementary school, with something for everyone.  They have performers on stage, more than 100 artists showing their wares, and an art room so kids can try their hand at different activities.  It's running this year Sat 11-7 and Sun 11-5.  Click here for more info about the Buckman art show

Sunday afternoon is the Oregon Society of Artists Spring Juried Show at their gallery in SW Portland.  I'm going to try to make it for the ribbons, which will be awarded around 2:30.  I have one painting entered into the show.Click here for info about Oregon Society of Artists

Whew!

Elevated   24x24  sold

The last four days have been a whirlwind of art activities.  The Buckman Art Show was fun, and I'm really glad I participated.  I sold three paintings!  I got to meet a lot of nice people, chat with some of the other artists, and file away some ideas for merchandising at future shows.  I still feel pretty awkward during events like this, but it did get better the longer I was there.  It's so much easier to talk about other people's artwork rather than my own!  I really enjoyed seeing so many nice families enjoying the art, and I was very impressed with how well behaved the children were.  I will definitely apply again next year!

Cosmos  11x14  sold

The Oregon Society of Artists spring show opened today, and I attended the reception.  I had two paintings juried into the show.  The show is really good.  There are some very talented painters exhibiting.  The show will be up until
April 8.


Now I get to take a breather, reorganize my studio space, and get back to painting.  I have a lot of ideas for new paintings, and I can hardly wait to get in there and try some new things.

Buckman Art Show and Sell this Friday night and Saturday

I've been working like a maniac the last few weeks getting ready for this coming weekend's Buckman Art Show and Sell. This is their 21st annual show, and they really know how to put on a fun event. I've gone to the show the past few years, and was thrilled to be accepted this year. It opens Friday March 11 5pm to 9pm with live music, food, and a silent art auction. I have donated a painting (Pink Poppies, 8x10,above) for the auction. Admission Friday night is $5.

Buckman Arts Focus Elementary School is located at 320 SE 16th Ave (and Stark) in Portland, OR.